Award

Clear Assured Standard - Consultancy and Development Support

HS2

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Award

02 Dec 2024 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd has completed a public procurement process, awarding a contract titled "Clear Assured Standard - Consultancy and Development Support" under the business services category, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract, valued at £167,165, was awarded through a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold. The contract period begins on 4th November 2024 and ends on 3rd January 2026, covering a range of delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award notice published on 2nd December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and development support, particularly those interested in obtaining the Clear Assured accreditation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to their eligibility and probable alignment with the procurement criteria. The contract with The Clear Company demonstrates potential growth avenues for businesses focusing on enhancing inclusivity and diversity standards within large infrastructure projects like those managed by HS2 Ltd.

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Notice Title

Clear Assured Standard - Consultancy and Development Support

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd has awarded a 2 year contract for consultancy services development support and for the Clear Assured accreditation to the company The Clear Company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9a6b306-a062-4bac-952d-5cba8fdbd2af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d5493de-8a11-4681-9f3f-a2fdfb3b765b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,165 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, Two Snowhill, Queensway
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THECLEARCOMPANY.CO.UK LIMITED T/A THE CLEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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